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COMPAQ IPAQ POCKET PC
H3700 SERIES
GETTING STARTED GUIDE
NOTICE
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Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC H3700
Series Getting Started Guide
First Edition September 2001
Part Number
Contents
Getting Acquainted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
What Is in the Box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Set Up Your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC . . . . . . . 5 Charge Your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC . . . . . . 7 Navigate through the Interface . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Enter Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Communicating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Work with Contacts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Scheduling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Use the Today Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Use the Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Use Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Using Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Use Microsoft Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Regulatory Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Federal Communications Commission Notice 44
Canadian Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Avis Canadien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
European Union Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Battery Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Airline Travel Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Power Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Hardware Specifications . . . . . . . . . . 48
System Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
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Routine Care and Battery Guidelines . .51
Routine Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Battery Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
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Getting Acquainted
To use your Compaq iPAQ??? Pocket PC H3700 Series most effectively, start by learning how to
???register your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
???set up your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
???set up synchronization
???navigate through the interface
???enter information
Because your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC uses some power to
maintain files in RAM and the clock, you need to recharge the battery regularly. Keep the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC connected to the cradle or the AC adapter while you are at your desk. The best policy is to keep the Compaq iPAQ
Pocket PC connected to your com- puter when working at your desk and carry your AC adapter with you when traveling.
Your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC is shipped with a charge on the bat- tery. You may want to ensure that it is fully charged before synchroniz- ing.
CAUTION: Because most of the applications and data you install on your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC are held in memory, you will need to reinstall them if the battery completely dis- charges.
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What Is in the Box?
What Is in the Box?
Your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC ships with
???the Getting Started Guide
???Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC Com- panion
???Microsoft?? ActiveSync 3.5 software on the Companion
???
???detailed eBook guide, which you can copy to your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
???comprehensive printable reference guide
???a cradle
???an AC adapter
If items are missing, contact Cus- tomer Support at the numbers pro-
vided in the Worldwide Telephone
Numbers booklet.
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Front Panel
1 Stylus: tap, draw, or write
2 Power Button
3 Power Indicator: alarm charge light
4 Light sensor: adjusts backlight
5 Speaker
6iPAQ Navigation/Action Button 5: scroll through a list, open a selected item
7Programmable Application Buttons
8 Record Button
9 Microphone
- Stereo Headphone Jack
qInfrared Port: exchange information with other
w Stylus Release Button: eject the stylus
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What Is in the Box?
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What Is in the Box?
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2Infrared Port: exchange information with other
3 Stylus Release Button: eject the stylus
4 Stylus: tap, draw, or write
Register
You can receive the latest informa- tion on your Compaq iPAQ
Pocket PC, as well as special offers on Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC accessories and software, by reg- istering with Compaq online at http://www.compaq.com/register or by completing and mailing the Register Now* card included in the shipping box.
*Not available in all countries
Set Up Your Compaq
iPAQ Pocket PC
To set up your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
1 Turn on the battery
2Personalize your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC (see page 6)
3Set up synchronization (see page 6)
Turn on the battery
Before you set up your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC, turn on the bat- tery.
CAUTION: For synchronization to work properly, install Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 before you first connect your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC to your com- puter.
Your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC is shipped with a charge on the bat- tery. You may want to ensure that it is fully charged before synchroniz- ing.
1With the stylus, open the On/Off door at the bottom of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
2Move the On/Off switch to the On position at the left
3 Close the On/Off door
Register
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Set YourUp iPAQCompaq PCPocket
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Personalize your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
When you turn on the screen of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC for the first time, you are guided through Welcome screens. Follow the instructions to
???realign your screen
???learn about the stylus
???learn about the
???select your time zone
1Press the Power button to turn on the screen if neces- sary
2Follow the instructions on the Welcome screens
Set up Synchronization
Synchronizing allows you to share information between your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC and your computer or your server. Please note that you should set up synchronization when you first connect your Com- paq iPAQ Pocket PC to your com- puter.
CAUTION: For synchronization to work properly, install Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 before your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC is connected to your computer for the first time.
During installation,
???create partnerships, which allow you to synchronize infor- mation with multiple computers
???connect the cradle to your com- puter
???select the information to syn- chronize with your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC, for example, Contacts, Calendar, Inbox, Tasks, Favorites, Files, Notes, and AvantGo
1Insert the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC Companion
2Follow the instructions on the screen for installing Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5
For more help, click on the Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 Help button during installation
3 Locate the cradle
4Insert the AC adapter plug into the DC jack on the back of the cradle
5Attach either the USB or serial cable to your computer
6Slide the bottom of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC into the cradle and push firmly
Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 installation will resume
7Select the information to synchronize with your Com- paq iPAQ Pocket PC
The information you select will automatically synchronize when your installation is complete
8Leave your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC in the cradle until the light stops blinking and the battery is charged
The setup of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC is now complete
9Go to the Companion
ware to enhance your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
Charge Your Compaq
iPAQ Pocket PC
Charge your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC on a regular basis with the AC adapter or the cradle.
Charge with the cradle
Charge your Compaq iPAQ
Pocket PC with the cradle. Use the cradle to
Charge Your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
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Charge Your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
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???synchronize with your computer
???recharge the battery of an optional expansion pack, if you have purchased one (for exam- ple, recharge the battery of the
Slide the bottom of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC into the cradle and push firmly
The charge light blinks when your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC is recharging the battery
The charge light is solid
Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 opens on your computer and recognizes your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
Charge with the AC adapter
Because your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC uses some power to maintain RAM and the clock, you need to recharge the battery regu- larly. Keep the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC connected to the cradle or the AC adapter while you are at your desk. The best policy is to keep the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC connected to your computer when working at your desk and carry your AC adapter with you when traveling.
CAUTION: Because most of the applications and data you install on your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC are held in memory, you will need to reinstall them if
the battery completely dis- charges.
Use the AC adapter to also charge your optional expansion pack, if you have purchased one. For more information about expansion packs, see Expanding Functional- ity with Expansion Packs in the eBook guide or the printable refer- ence guide available on the
The standard adapter works in any household outlet. You can also pur- chase one that works in your car???s cigarette lighter or a
CAUTION: Use only Compaq recommended AC adapters.
1 Locate the AC adapter
2Plug the AC adapter into an outlet
3Insert the DC adapter plug into the bottom of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
1From the Start menu, tap Settings
3 Tap Backlight
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iPAQ Pocket PC
4Select the backlight settings
On the Battery Power tab, select when to use the backlight on battery power
Tips
I cannot see anything on the screen
1Make sure the screen is on
Press the power button
Always keep the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC connected to a cradle or AC adapter when you are not using it
In the backlight settings slide the bar to the lowest level to conserve the most power
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On the External Power tab, select when to use the backlight on external power
On the Brightness tab, select the level of brightness for the backlight
Hint: Slide the bar to the lowest level to conserve the most power
2Make sure the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC is connected to the AC adapter and the cra- dle
Plug the AC adapter into an outlet
Insert the DC adapter plug into the cradle
I cannot keep my battery charged
I do not see the charge light blinking when my Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC is connected to the cradle
1Make sure the cradle is plugged into an outlet
2Make sure the bottom of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC is pushed firmly into the cradle
3Determine if the unit is fully charged
The charge light does not blink when the unit is fully charged.
From the Start menu, tap Settings
Tap System Tap Power
The backlight keeps turning off
The backlight turns off to conserve power
On the Battery Power tab, change the time the backlight stays on and choose to have the backlight turn on when you touch the screen or push a button
My Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC is not responding or an application hangs
Perform a soft reset of your Com- paq iPAQ Pocket PC
1Insert the stylus into the unit reset switch at the bottom of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
2 Press the switch for 1 second
I forgot my password
Perform a hard reset of your Com- paq iPAQ Pocket PC
CAUTION: Because most of the applications and data you install on your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC are held in memory, you will need to reinstall them if you perform a hard reset.
1With the stylus, slide open the On/Off door at the bottom of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket
PC
2Slide the On/Off switch to the Off position at the right
3 Wait about 1 minute
4Slide the On/Off switch to the On position at the left
5 Close the On/Off door
6Follow the instructions on the screen
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Navigate through the Interface
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Navigate through the Interface
Navigate through the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC interface in three ways:
???tap
???tap and hold
???press application buttons
Tap the screen with the pointed tip of your stylus to open applications and make selections. For exam- ple, tap the Start menu to see a list of applications available.
Tap and hold an area on the screen to see a
Press an application button on the front panel to quickly turn on the screen and open your Calendar or your Contacts or make a recording.
Realign the screen
When you turn on the screen of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC for the first time, you are guided through the alignment process. Realign your screen if
???the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC does not respond accurately to your taps
???you perform a hard reset of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
1From the Start menu, tap Settings
2 Tap System
3 Tap the Screen icon
4Tap the Align Screen button to begin the realignment pro- cess
5Tap the
Be precise when you tap the
6 Tap OK
Open applications
Most applications on your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC are only two taps away from any screen. Open any application on your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC from the Start menu.
Hint: Open any application by assigning it to an application but- ton
1Tap Start or the Microsoft logo at the upper left of the
screen on the menu bar to open the Start menu
Otherwise, tap the application title on the menu bar to open the Start menu
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Navigate through the Interface
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2Tap Programs to see the applications on your Com- paq iPAQ Pocket PC
3Tap the application title or icon to open it
Minimize applications
From the application you would like to minimize, tap the x
Close applications
Applications should close automat- ically as you open new applica- tions. However, if your Compaq
iPAQ Pocket PC is running slowly, manually close applications.
1From the Start menu, tap Settings
2 Tap System
3 Tap Memory
5Tap Stop All to close all appli- cations
Otherwise, select an application and tap Stop
When you turn on the screen of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC for the first time, you are guided through setting the time. Set the time again if
???the battery completely dis- charges
???you perform a hard reset of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
Hint: From the Today screen, tap the clock icon to set the time.
1 From the Start menu, tap
Settings3 Tap Clock
4 Tap Home
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Navigate through the Interface
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5Tap the
6Tap the hour, minutes, or seconds to select the time you want to adjust
7Tap the up or down arrow to adjust the time
Otherwise, move the hands of the clock with the stylus to adjust the time
8Tap AM or PM to change the time to AM or PM
9 Tap OK
10Tap Yes to save your clock settings
Set the time for a location you are visiting
Set the time for a location you are visiting.
Hint: From the Today screen, tap the clock icon to set the time.
1From the Start menu, tap Settings
2 Tap System
3 Tap Clock
4 Tap Visiting
5Tap the
6Tap the hour, minutes, or seconds to select the time you want to adjust
7Tap the up or down arrow to adjust the time
Otherwise, move the hands of the clock with the stylus to adjust the time
8Tap AM or PM to change the time to AM or PM
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Navigate through the Interface
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Set the date
When you turn on the screen of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC for the first time, set the date. Set the date again if
??? the battery discharges com- pletely
??? you perform a hard reset of your
5Tap the left or right arrow to move backward or forward through the calendar
Customize the application buttons
By pressing an application button on the front panel, quickly open your Calendar or your Contacts or make a recording.
Customize the front panel buttons to open other applications.
1From the Start menu, tap Settings
2 Tap Buttons
3Tap the button you want to change
6 Tap a day to select the date
7 Tap OK
8Tap Yes to save your date settings
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Enter Information
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4Tap the
5 Tap an application
6Tap OK to assign the applica- tion to the button
Tips
I want to restore the default assignments to the application buttons
1From the Start menu, tap Settings
2 Tap Buttons
3 Tap Restore Defaults
4 Tap OK
Enter Information
Enter letters, symbols, and num- bers on the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC screen by
???tapping the Keyboard
???writing with the stylus and using the Letter Recognizer to create text
???writing with the stylus and using the Transcriber to create text
???writing with the stylus and using the Block Recognizer to create text
???drawing and writing with the stylus
Tap the Keyboard, write with the stylus and the Letter Recognizer, write with the stylus and the Tran- scriber, and write with the stylus and the Block Recognizer in any application. Use the stylus and draw and write on the screen in the Notes application and from any Notes tab in the Calendar, Con- tacts, and Tasks applications.
Please note that as you type or write, the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC suggests words for you in a box above the Keyboard, Letter Recog-
Change word suggestion options
Change
???if words are suggested
???the number of letters you must enter before a word is sug- gested
???the number of words that are suggested per entry
1From the Start menu, tap Settings
2 Tap Input
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Enter Information
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7 Tap OK to save your changes
Type with the
Enter typed text directly on the screen by tapping letters, num- bers, and symbols on the Key- board.
Hint: To see the symbols, tap the 123 or Shift key.
1From any application, tap the up arrow next to the Input Panel button
2Tap Keyboard to display a keyboard on the screen
3Tap a letter, symbol, or num- ber to enter information
Write with the stylus and the Letter Recognizer
Write letters, numbers, and sym- bols on the screen using the stylus and the Letter Recognizer. Create words and sentences by writing in upper case (ABC), lower case (abc), and symbols (123) in spe- cific areas.
1From any application, tap the up arrow next to the Input Panel button
2Tap Letter Recognizer to see a writing area
3Write a letter or symbol between the dashed line and
baseline for the Letter Rec- ognizer to work effectively
Write a letter between the hatchmarks labeled ABC to type text in upper case
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Enter Information
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Write a letter between the hatchmarks labeled abc to type text in lower case
Write a number or symbol between the hatchmarks labeled 123 to type symbols
4What you write on the screen will be converted to text
Write with the stylus and the Transcriber
Write words, letters, numbers, and symbols anywhere on the screen using the stylus and the Tran- scriber.
1From any application, tap the up arrow next to the Input Panel button
2 Tap Transcriber
3Write anywhere on the screen
4What you write on the screen will be converted to text
Write with the stylus and Block Recognizer
Write letters, numbers, and sym- bols using the stylus and the Block Recognizer. Create words and sen- tences by writing letters and num- bers in specific areas.
1From any application, tap the up arrow next to the Input Panel button
2Tap Block Recognizer to see a writing area
3Write a word, letter, or sym- bol between the hatchmarks
Write a letter between the hatchmarks labeled abc to type text
Write a number or symbol between the hatchmarks labeled 123 to type a number or symbol
Draw and write on the screen
Use the stylus as a pen to draw and write on the screen in the Notes application or from the Notes tab in
???Calendar
???Contacts
???Tasks
Otherwise, tap the Notes tab in Calendar, Contacts, or Tasks and tap the Pen icon
3 Draw and write on the screen
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Enter Information
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4Tap the Pen icon to
5 Tap OK
Convert writing to text
Convert your writing to text when you write with the pen in the Notes application or from the Notes tab in
???Calendar
???Contacts
???Tasks
1From the Start menu, tap Notes
Otherwise, tap the Notes tab in Calendar, Contacts, or Tasks
2 Tap a note to open it
3Highlight the word(s) you want to convert to text
4Tap Tools to see a
5Tap Recognize to convert writing to text
If you select more than one word to convert to text and one is not recognized, all the other
words will be converted to text. The unrecognized word will remain written.
6 Tap OK
Tips
I want to address an
1Tap the up arrow next to the Input Panel button
2Tap Keyboard to display a keyboard on the screen
3 Tap the Shift key
4Tap the @ key where appro- priate in an
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I cannot get the Letter Recognizer to type the correct letter
1Make sure you are writing in the appropriate area (for example, ABC, abc, or 123)
2Write letters without picking up the stylus from the screen
Whenever possible, use one continuous movement to write letters
I did not get the correct word conversion from writing to text. Are there any other possibilities?
1Highlight the word(s) you wrote
2 Tap Tools
3Tap Alternates to see a list of words
4Tap an alternate
You may want to write the word again if the alternates are not correct
5 Tap OK
The application does not recognize my writing
1Write your letters close together
2Leave plenty of space between words
3Zoom in to improve character recognition
4 Use the lined page
5Write legibly and try to stay between the lines
I want to change the words I typed on the Keyboard or wrote in the Letter Recognizer
1Highlight the word(s) you typed or wrote
2Type or write over the word(s)
Otherwise, tap and hold the highlighted text to see a
Enter Information
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Communicating
Your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series lets you communi- cate in many ways, such as work- ing with contacts.
To take full advantage of the many Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC functions, ensure that you have installed Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 on your computer before connecting your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC.
Work with Contacts
Enter and view information about friends, family members, or busi- ness associates in the Contacts application.
Hint: Press the Contact application button to navigate quickly to Con- tacts.
Create a contact
Hint: Create a contact from the
Today screen.
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Work with Contacts
3Tap any item and enter infor- mation
Scroll down to see more fields
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Tap anywhere outside the box to stop entering details
5Tap OK to save the contact information and return to the list of contacts
View and edit a contact
1From the Start menu, tap Contacts to display a list of your contacts from the last category selected
2Tap the down arrow next to the category name to see the list of categories
3Tap a category name to see a list of contacts placed in that category
4 Tap a contact???s name
5Tap Edit to see the contact information
Work with Contacts
6Edit the contact information and tap OK to save the con- tact information and return to the list of contacts
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Scheduling
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Your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series helps you keep track of your schedule in many ways:
???see information at a glance on the Today screen
???set appointments and create reminders with the Calendar
???create a task list
Use the Today Screen
You see the Today screen when you first turn on the screen of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC. Use the Today screen to view your
???owner information
???upcoming appointments
???unread and unsent messages
???tasks that need to be completed
From the Today screen, open the New menu to create new
???appointments
???contacts
???
???Excel workbooks
???notes
???tasks
???Word documents
Create new information from the Today screen
From the Today screen, create new information, including
???appointments
???contacts
???
???Excel workbook information
???notes
???tasks
???Word documents
For more information on creating these items, see the appropriate instructions for each task in this guide. For example, to create a new appointment, see Schedule an appointment and set a reminder.
??? unread and unsent messages
??? tasks that need to be completed
For more information on changing these items, see the appropriate instructions for each task in this guide. For example, to create a new appointment, see Schedule an appointment and set a reminder.
1 From the Start menu, tap Today
2 Tap the information you want to change
3 Tap to create a new item
Change information from the Today screen
From the Today screen, change information, including
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3Enter or change the informa- tion
4Tap OK to save changes and return to the Today screen
Otherwise, tap OK and from the Start menu, tap Today to return to the Today screen
From the Today Settings screen,
???add a picture as the back- ground
???select the information you see
???set the order of the information
???decide when to see the Today screen
2 Tap Today
3 Add a picture
Tap the checkbox to use your picture as the background
Tap Browse to select a picture from File Explorer
4Tap Items to select or reorder the information on the Today screen
Tap to select an item
Tap Move Up or Move Down to reorder the item; you cannot move Date
Tap to select an item
Tap Options to select display options for that item; you cannot select options for Date, Owner Info, or Inbox
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5Tap Display to set a time before the Today screen is displayed
passes before you see the Today screen
View your calendar by
???agenda
???day
???week
???month
???year
Hint: Keep the amount of informa- tion in your appointments small to conserve memory.
Hint: Press the Calendar applica- tion button to navigate quickly to Calendar.
Look at your Calendar
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6Tap the down arrow to select the amount of time that
7 Tap OK
Use the Calendar
Use the Calendar to
???schedule appointments
???set reminders
By default, the Calendar first appears in the Agenda view, which provides the most detail about your appointment.
3Enter the subject
Tap the down arrow to select a predefined subject
Schedule an appointment and set a reminder
Hint: Keep the amount of informa- tion in your appointments small to conserve memory.
If you do not enter a subject, you see No subject in the field
4Tap any item to enter addi- tional information
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Use Tasks
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For example, to schedule an All Day appointment, tap Type and tap All Day
By default, a reminder of 15 minutes is set
5Tap 15 and tap the down arrow to change the time of the reminder
6Tap minute(s) to change the unit of time
7Tap OK to set the reminder and schedule the appoint- ment
Delete an appointment
Hint: Tap and hold an appointment and choose Delete Appointment from the
1From the Start menu, tap Calendar
2 Tap an appointment to view it
3 Tap Tools
4 Tap Delete Appointment
5Tap Yes to delete the appoint- ment permanently
Use Tasks
Use Tasks to
???create new tasks
???delete a task
Create a task and set a reminder
Hint: Create a task and set a reminder from the Today screen.
1From the Start menu, tap Tasks
3 Enter the subject
If you do not enter a subject, you see No subject in the field
4 Tap any item to enter addi- tional information
For example, tap the Sensitivity field and tap Private to make the task private
5Tap Due to add a due date for the task
6Tap Reminder and select Remind me
7Tap the date to select when you want to be reminded
8Tap OK to set the reminder and create the task
Delete a task
Hint: Tap and hold a task and choose Delete Task from the
1From the Start menu, tap Tasks
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Use Tasks
2Tap the task you want to delete
3 Tap Tools
4 Tap Delete Task
5Tap Yes to permanently delete the task
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Using Software
With the applications on your Com- paq iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series, be up to date and organized even away from your computer.
Use Microsoft Reader
Please note that a detailed eBook guide is available on the
Hint: You may need to activate Microsoft Reader before you can copy protected eBooks from the Internet. You must have a Hotmail, MSN, or Passport account to acti- vate your reader.
Activate Microsoft Reader
Activate Microsoft Reader to copy protected eBooks.
1Connect your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC to your computer
2Open Internet Explorer on your computer
3Go to <http://das.microsoft.com/ac tivate>
Read an eBook
Read your eBook from start to fin- ish or select specific topics. If you close your eBook and later want to
open it, your ebook will open on the last page you read.
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Regulatory Notices
Federal
Communications
Commission Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursu- ant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro- vide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residen- tial installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio com- munications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be deter- mined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following mea- sures:
???Reorient or relocate the receiv- ing antenna
???Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
???Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected
???Consult the dealer or an experi- enced radio or television techni- cian for help
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modi- fications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Compaq Computer Corporation may void the Reference authority to operate the equipment.
Cables
Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with
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Canadian Notice
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metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods in order to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.
Declaration of Conformity for products marked with the FCC
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is sub- ject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interfer- ence received, including interfer- ence that may cause undesired operation.
For questions regarding your prod- uct, contact:
Compaq Computer Corporation
P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop
530113
Houston, Texas
Or, call
For questions regarding this FCC declaration, contact:
Compaq Computer Corporation P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 510101
Houston, Texas
To identify this product, refer to the Part, Series, or Model number found on the product.
Canadian Notice
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Avis Canadien
Cet appareil num??rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exi- gences du R??glement sur le mat??- riel brouilleur du Canada.
European Union Notice
Products bearing the CE marking comply with both the EMC Direc- tive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community and if this product has telecommunication functionality, the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC).
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms (in parentheses are the equivalent international standards and regulations):
Japanese Notice
Battery Warning
WARNING: This computer contains an internal lithium polymer battery pack. To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dis- pose of in fire or water.
Replacement should only be done by a Compaq authorized service provider using the Com- paq spare part for this com- puter.
Airline Travel Notice
Use of electronic equipment aboard commercial aircraft is at the discretion of the airline.
Power Cords
If you were not provided with a power cord for your Compaq iPAQ
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Power Cords
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Pocket PC H3700 Series or for an AC power accessory intended for use with your device, you should purchase a power cord that is approved for use in your country.
The power cord must be rated for the product and for the voltage and current marked on the product???s electrical ratings label. The voltage and current rating of the cord should be greater than the voltage and current rating marked on the product. In addition, the diameter of the wire must be a minimum of 0.75 mm 2 /18AWG, and the length of the cord must be between 5 feet (1.5 m) and 6.5 feet (2 m). If you have questions about the type of power cord to use, contact your Compaq authorized service pro- vider.
A power cord should be routed so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon it or against it. Particular attention should be paid to the plug, electri- cal outlet, and the point where the cord exits from the product.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment:
Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety fea- ture.
Plug the equipment into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times.
Disconnect power from the equipment by unplugging the power cord from the electrical
outlet.
Do not place anything on power cords or cables. Arrange them so that no one may accidentally step on or trip over them.
Do not pull on a cord or cable. When unplugging from the electrical outlet, grasp the cord by the plug.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or dam- age to the equipment:
Do not use converter kits sold for appliances to power the computer.
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Physical Specifications
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Physical Specifications
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Routine Care and Battery Guidelines
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Routine Care
To keep your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series in good condition and working properly, fol- low these guidelines:
???Keep your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC away from exces- sive moisture and temperature extremes. Do not expose your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC to liq- uids or precipitation.
???Do not place anything on top of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC to prevent damage to the screen.
???Store your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC in a protective case when not in use.
???Clean your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC by wiping the screen and the exterior with a soft, damp cloth moistened only with water.
???Avoid exposing your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC to direct sun- light or strong ultraviolet light for extended periods of time.
Also avoid scratching the sur- face of the screen and banging it against hard objects.
???Only use the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC stylus to prevent scratching the screen.
Battery Guidelines
Because of the type of battery used in your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC, follow local regulations
regarding the safe disposal of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC. Your Compaq vendor can advise you on local regulations, and/or the exist- ence of any battery disposal pro- grams in operation.
The Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC should not be disposed of along with the general household waste. In order to forward them to recy- cling or dispose of them properly, please use the public collection system or return them to Compaq, your authorized Compaq partners, or their agents.
In North America, dispose of the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC by taking advantage of the Compaq battery recycling program. You will be pro- vided with a
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electrical shock or damage to the internal components, do not
spray liquid directly on the screen or allow excess liquid to drip inside your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC. Using soap or other cleaning products on the screen may discolor the finish and damage the screen.
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